BALTIMORE — The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado moved through Baltimore and Dundalk during Friday's severe storms.
A NWS survey team says it was an EF-1 tornado and estimated peak winds were at 110mph.
The path length was just under six miles and had a max width of 75 yards.
Our survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado moved through Baltimore and Dundalk on Friday, May 16, 2025. Estimated peak winds were at 110 mph.
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 17, 2025
A formal writeup (via PNS) will be sent in the next couple of days with additional information. pic.twitter.com/HU4xVNARyF
The damage in Dundalk following the severe weather included fallen wires, trees, and telephone polls.
At this time, there are still about 14,000 customers without power in the area.
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BGE says service should be restored to 80% of customers by 8 p.m. on Saturday and the vast majority of customers by midnight Sunday, May 18.
